Fairy, please don't do this!

'Could it be that Xiao Qingyi set this up when we entered the palace just now?'

Gu Jinzhao realized what was happening and his heart skipped a beat.

After the Battle of Red Cliffs, he took advantage of Xiao Qingyi's distraction and left gracefully.

I didn't expect this woman to be on guard.

Gu Jinzhao's expression was rather unpleasant.

Isn't this a complete disaster?

"Where is Gu Qing going?"

Suddenly, Xiao Qingyi's voice came.

Gu Jinzhao turned around and explained awkwardly, "I have to work tomorrow, so I'd like to leave now."

Da da—

The high heels he wore on the floor seemed to tap into the lake of his heart, creating ripples.

Xiao Qingyi walked step by step to him, gently lifting her soft hand to hook his chin: "Today, Minister Gu thwarted the Zen Master's conspiracy and defeated the Buddhist nuns and disciples. I have yet to reward you!"

Meeting those cold, pale golden phoenix eyes, Gu Jinzhao's body stiffened slightly: "But it's already late. If I linger in Jinglan Palace for too long, I'm afraid it will cause gossip!"

Only then did he realize that Xiao Qingyi's phoenix robe was still wrapped around her graceful and mature body.

However, because her back was cut open, her clothes were half-open, and one could vaguely see her full breasts wrapped in a black bra, as well as a large expanse of dazzling skin.

She even ignored the glimpse of her exposed skin, which shows just how angry the Empress Dowager was.

"Anyone who dares to object will be executed by me!"

Xiao Qingyi's jade-like cheeks, partially concealed by a lace mask, were still flushed, and her eyes still held a strong sense of spring, but her voice was icy cold.

Gu Jinzhao felt the almost tangible killing intent and his scalp tingled instantly: "Then what does Your Majesty mean..."

"Gu Qing has already gathered half of his martial courage. I will lend you a hand."

Xiao Qingyi's slender, white fingers slid down his chin, hooked onto the cloud-patterned belt, and gently tugged at it.

The magnificent Qilin robe suddenly floated down, revealing the body of the man wrapped in an inner garment.

Gu Jinzhao couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty... what is this...?"

Xiao Qingyi removed his inner robe, and a captivating smile curved her lips: "To cultivate martial courage, one needs the five elements: heart, will, qi, blood, and spirit!"

"Gu Qing's vital energy is sufficient, and her mind is at peace, but she lacks spiritual insight."

"I possess a divine power called [Spiritual Acupuncture Pointing], which can help you comprehend it..."

Chapter 231, The Empress's Electrotherapy, the Rebellious Minister Can't Hold Back (3K)

Gu Jinchao looked strange, his heart filled with suspicion.

Why remove his clothes when you use finger techniques to help him understand the divine will?

Could it be that they have some other ulterior motive?

As if she could read his mind, Xiao Qingyi's gaze swept calmly over his bare upper body, and she said indifferently, "Gu Qing, there's no need to be suspicious!"

"The reason for removing clothing is that this technique, [Lingxi Pointing Finger], requires the use of the spiritual energy at the fingertips to make unimpeded contact with the 365 acupoints deep within the skin, flesh, meridians, and even bone marrow."

"Even the thinnest piece of clothing can affect the transmission of spiritual energy."

At first glance, these words seem reasonable and well-founded.

However, Gu Jinzhao's unease did not dissipate; on the contrary, it intensified.

But before he could react, Xiao Qingyi had already raised her delicate hand.

Swoosh—swoosh—

In an instant, the crimson curtains hanging in the palace seemed to come alive, transforming into four red ribbons that shot out and instantly bound Gu Jinzhao's limbs, suspending him in the air.

"Your Majesty, what are you doing—"

"Hold Gu Qing in place so you can't move around."

Xiao Qingyi took out a pair of lace gloves made of an unknown material from her sleeve and put them on her delicate, boneless hands.

The gloves were as thin as cicada wings, making her jade-like fingers appear even longer and more lustrous, especially her fingertips stained with dark red nail polish, which were both stunningly beautiful and possessed an eerie charm.

She slowly opened her hands, and fine arcs of electricity suddenly crackled and popped across her palms.

Gu Jinchao's expression changed slightly.

He figured it out.

Xiao Qingyi removed his clothes because she wanted to give him a direct "electrotherapy" session.

As for why he was bound, it was probably to avenge the humiliation of being bound into a human-shaped rice dumpling by red silk in the Mind Realm.

Thinking of this, Gu Jinzhao took a deep breath and tried to make a final struggle: "Your Majesty, my cultivation is too shallow, and I am afraid I cannot withstand the power of the Spiritual Rhinoceros Pointing Technique."

"Moreover, I fought two battles with the Zen monks and Buddhist nuns today, and just now I gave Your Majesty a back massage with sesame oil. I am extremely exhausted."

"How about another day..."

"Rest assured, I know what I'm doing."

Mentioning what had just happened, Xiao Qingyi was extremely ashamed and angry, and her anger could no longer be suppressed, rising up rapidly.

This lackey is clearly playing a trick on her on purpose.

They directly raised the temperature of the True Yang Fire to its extreme, without any intention of taking it slowly.

So much so that it caught her completely off guard, causing her taut nerves to suddenly break down.

Fortunately, having learned from the previous experience, Xiao Qingyi set up a restriction in advance, covering the entire Jinglan Palace and completely eliminating Gu Jinzhao's idea of ​​escaping.

She tilted her head slightly, looked at the man hanging in front of her, and said calmly, "Gu Qing, are you ready?"

Gu Jinchao still refused to give up the chance to save her: "Your Majesty, I am utterly loyal to you, you cannot—"

Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Qingyi's jade-like finger had already touched the Tanzhong acupoint in the center of his chest.

Nourishes—

A burning and numbing sensation instantly penetrated his skin, like a raging tide, violently impacting his meridians, blood, and even his soul.

"Yes, yes, yes—this, this, this—everything, everything—"

Gu Jinzhao's body began to tremble violently uncontrollably. The muscles in his limbs, which were bound by the red ribbon, bulged and the veins stood out. His whole body shook like a leaf in mid-air.

And this is just the beginning.

"No pain, no gain."

Xiao Qingyi's red lips curved slightly, and her slender white fingers struck Gu Jinzhao's vital points one after another like a sudden storm.

Baihui, Taiyang, Jianjing, Qimen, Qihai, Guanyuan...

Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle—

Each touch of the finger was accompanied by a tiny crackling of electric arcs and scalding sparks.

The sparks danced on his skin, leaving faint red marks, which were then covered by new electricity.

"Your Majesty—no, no—"

Gu Jinzhao trembled uncontrollably, his voice breaking in fits and starts.

If it weren't for the curtains binding them, they would probably be performing that enchanting seaweed dance in mid-air.

"Be quiet."

Annoyed by the noise, Xiao Qingyi grabbed a soft piece of silk fabric and stuffed it into his mouth without saying a word.

But the next moment, he realized that it was the black silk of the ice silkworm that he had just taken off.

She was somewhat embarrassed and annoyed and wanted to take it back, but she stopped as soon as she raised her hand.

Anyway, I can't wear them anymore.

What's the point of taking it back?

Thinking of this, Xiao Qingyi pursed her lips, suppressed the strange feeling in her heart, and waved her hand.

Suspended in mid-air, Gu Jinzhao suddenly spun around, revealing his well-defined back.

Xiao Qingyi's voice returned to its usual cold and distant tone: "Next, we will focus on the main acupoints of the Governing Vessel and the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang."

"This place is connected to the will of the divine court and can resonate with divine will."

"Gu Qing, concentrate."

As soon as she finished speaking, her jade-like fingers, encased in lace gloves, pointed out once more.

This time, the target is the Dazhui, Shenzhu, Shendao, Lingtai, and Zhiyang acupoints on Gu Jinzhao's back...

"Woooo..."

Gu Jinzhao groaned incessantly, feeling as if he were being roasted and pounded on a bed of thunder and fire.

The electric current pierced his bone marrow, causing him excruciating pain that made the veins on his forehead throb and cold sweat pour down his face.

However, just as the pain reached a certain critical point, his consciousness began to waver.

It was as if I had detached from my physical body and entered a mysterious state of introspection.

He saw the blood and qi within his body condense into roaring, raging dragons.

He saw his own bones, greedily absorbing the essence of his blood and qi.

He also saw the five internal organs transform into the five elements, which began to slowly merge and form an endless cycle.

Deep within the spiritual realm, the half of the Martial Courage phantom that had originally coalesced was now throbbing wildly, gradually giving rise to the other half.

After an unknown amount of time, the Martial Courage gradually took shape, but it did not solidify into a tangible form.

Xiao Qingyi gently nudged the servant who had been facing away from her back and turned around, saying calmly, "How are you feeling, Gu Qing?"

Gu Jinzhao's breathing was disordered, his face was as pale as paper, and he was drenched in sweat, as if he had just been pulled out of the water.

He tried to say something, but could only make a "woo-woo" sound.

Xiao Qingyi flicked her sleeve, pulling out the ball of black ice silk, and casually tossed it aside: "You can talk now."

Gu Jinzhao took a deep breath, suppressing the surging anger in his heart, and slowly said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for helping this humble servant to cultivate martial courage."

Although the process of receiving the [Spiritual Connection Intent] was painful, Xiao Qingyi was indeed helping him cultivate.

Martial courage is something that can only be formed at the sixth rank of martial arts, but he has already possessed it at the mid-seventh rank.

This is undoubtedly a huge boost for him.

Xiao Qingyi glanced at him: "Martial courage is tangible but intangible, it's not complete."

"I can improve it in the future."

Gu Jinchao just wanted to leave as soon as possible.

Otherwise, judging by this situation, I'm afraid I'll be tormented all night.

As for today's humiliation, we'll get our revenge another day.

"I've already helped you get this far, so what's a little more time?"

Xiao Qingyi's lips curved into a captivating smile as her slender hand, clad in a lace glove, slowly slid down.

zizi——

A faint arc of electricity crackled around Gu Jinzhao, whose body stiffened abruptly, his voice trembling as he said, "Your Majesty... please don't do this..."

"Gu Qing, please carefully comprehend the meaning of 'martial courage'."

Xiao Qingyi narrowed her pale golden phoenix eyes slightly, as if she hadn't heard his pleas for mercy, and continued the "electrotherapy" with the electric arc in her palm at a leisurely pace.

You dare to scheme against me!

Let it ignite two flames at once!

I'll teach you to defy your superiors!

Traitor!